Curators Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $46,820 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $42,380
90th percentile $62,470
Employed locally 40
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,380
    25th
    $45,680
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $54,860
    90th
    $62,470

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 64% Median Curators salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Curators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $97,820
    Ann Arbor, MI $97,090
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $96,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $94,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,420

    Nearby metros — Curators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,290
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,420
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $59,130
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,930
    Lancaster, PA $58,890
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $53,540

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,210
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,190
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$32,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56,170
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Wilmington, NC is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.06 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Wilmington, NC is 24.2% below the national median of $61,770. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Curators in Wilmington?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $42,380 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,680.